Mercyhurst downs Gannon in women's volleyball

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Rachel Crittle tallied 12 kills to lead Mercyhurst to a four-set win over crosstown rival Gannon at the Hammermill Center on Tuesday night.

Gannon grabbed an early lead with a 26-24 win in the first game when the Golden Knights strung together three straight points to end the game.

Mercyhurst (12-5 overall, 6-1 PSAC) responded by winning the next two games 25-19 and 25-16.

In a hotly contested fourth game, Gannon seemed poised to force a decisive fifth set, as the Knights won seven points in a row to take a 20-15 lead. However, the Lakers scratched their way back to a 24-24 tie by ripping off three points in a row, and they eventually won the game 29-27.